A family camping trip devolved into a series of unfortunate mishaps. As the Keaton children and Lauren engaged in a spirited debate about politics, Steven and Elyse felt a longing for simpler times. They enthusiastically proposed a campi…

Mallory’s initial excitement about working at the renowned David Campbell Fashions quickly diminished when she realized another employee was appropriating her design concepts. She had been overjoyed to secure an apprenticeship with David…

A pang of exclusion struck Alex as Andy started to drift away, drawn into the orbit of Rocco, Nick’s quick-witted young nephew from the city. While Steven stewed over mounting household expenses, Alex harbored a different anxiety: Andrew…

Hoping to coax Alex into sharing his feelings, Lauren convinced him to attend a therapy group. Back from a date, Alex and Lauren arrived at the Keaton house, where they resumed an argument that had started in the car. Lauren felt bitter …

The Keaton family found themselves drawn together by worry when Steven suffered a sudden and serious heart attack. As Alex and Andy debated the merits of the candidates in the upcoming Presidential race, Mallory and Jennifer finalized pl…

As Steven battled for his life in the operating room, his family struggled to maintain a hopeful outlook. When his surgery stretched past the anticipated five hours, anxiety filled the waiting room. A visibly nervous Alex began to voice …

Steven grappled with the lingering physical and emotional effects of his heart surgery. The waiting room felt interminable as the hours stretched during Steven’s quadruple bypass. The Keaton crew, worn out by worry, stirred when Skippy m…

Skippy’s choice to enlist in the Army quickly proves to be an uphill struggle. While the Keatons persist in urging Steven to take it easy following his heart attack, a deeply melancholy Skippy arrives for a visit. Overwhelmed by the outc…

A playful tension arises when Jennifer begins seeing the younger brother of Mallory’s old flame. While the Keatons attempt to convince Steven to take up a calming pastime, Jennifer anxiously anticipates meeting Josh Wakefield, who has ki…

Nick was reunited with his best friend from childhood: his dog, Scrapper. When Nick’s mother relocated to a new apartment building that prohibited pets, he found himself responsible for Scrapper. Though the dear old dog was advanced in y…

Andy’s burgeoning friendship with two elderly neighbors sparked an idea for Steven, who resolved to make them the subject of his next documentary. The Keatons were taken aback when Andy declared he was expecting company, and even more so…

Alex faced a difficult choice between friendship and ambition when a friend presented him with an unexpected career opportunity at a prestigious investment firm. As Steven returned from shopping, Alex busied himself preparing dinner for …

When the first building Elyse designed was slated for demolition, her family united in support of her efforts to halt the destruction. The news that her very first professional design project, the Cavanaugh Building, would be razed to ma…

Lauren found herself in an unexpected situation when she started counseling Skippy, who developed feelings for her. Jennifer’s triumphant return home, clutching a learner's permit, and her request that Elyse teach her to drive, prompted …

Mallory’s hopes of purchasing a car have hit a snag; Steven has declined to co-sign her loan. While Jennifer wrestles with a play exploring the waning days of the Nixon administration, Steven paces, anticipating Mallory’s return with his…

Jennifer found herself in a delicate position when she started working alongside her friend Simon. While Alex awkwardly deflected declarations of affection from Marla, an eleven-year-old newspaper delivery girl harboring a considerable c…

The Keatons were taken aback to discover that prejudice hadn't vanished when their Black friends began looking for a home nearby. Over dinner with Steven’s colleague Gus Thompson and his wife Maya, the couple confided they were strugglin…

When issues of racial discrimination touch their lives, the Keaton family stands firmly with their Black friends. Elyse and Steven, shocked and dismayed by the prejudiced views of those around them, offered heartfelt apologies to Gus and…

Alex’s relationship with Lauren faced a strain when he found himself captivated by a young music student. While Lauren was away attending a psychology conference, Alex began teaching a freshman seminar in economics at Leland College. Dur…

Alex was caught in the grip of turbulent emotions as he faced a difficult choice between Lauren and Marty. Upon her return from a psychology conference, Lauren observed a coolness and distraction in Alex’s demeanor. An awkward silence fo…

Jennifer developed a consuming interest in the environment after her science class began examining the ecological damage to our planet. Just as Alex presented Andrew with a pet parakeet, Jennifer returned home with news that their class…

When Andy requested contributions for his family time capsule, the Keatons found themselves reminiscing about cherished memories. The assignment, part of a school project requiring him to document his family’s history, prompted the young…

Steven found himself facing uncomfortable truths about his feelings for Mallory’s boyfriend as Nick moved in with the family for a week. With Elyse wrestling with the annual tax returns and Steven absorbed in a documentary on Tolstoy, Ma…

When Alex secured his dream job in New York, joy rippled through everyone’s circle—everyone except Elyse. As Steven assisted Andy with rehearsals for his school play on dental hygiene, Alex burst into the Keaton kitchen, belting out a ju…